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Do Not Lose Heart

This is a broken world we’re living in
A world suffering the effects of our sin
Look at the world, the news – what do we see?
Look at your life, the pain – what do you see?

This is a broken world we’re living in
We are suffering the effects of our sin
We hope but we’re greatly disappointed
We love but we’re blatantly rejected

Should we stop hoping? Should we stop loving?
Should we stop giving? Should we stop caring?
Why hope when hoping only disappoints?
Why love those who hurt us? What is the point?

Why open your heart when others do not?
Why leave your love out in the air to rot?
Why leave your heart unsheltered from the rain?
Why love when loving only brings you pain?

Maybe this pain leads to a greater one
Maybe this sorrow compels us to run
To run to the cross where love never fails
To hope in Jesus Christ when storms assail

Though others fail us, we do not lose heart
For true love is found in Christ, our rampart
Who reconciled us to God, the Father
Who saved us and loves us like no other

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Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 9/7/2016 5:57:00 AM

And nevertheless love with all your heart and passion and do not be afraid. Not only I John 4:8-16 and Corinthens 13 but also there are is a world entire to love so that even if your feelings do or do not come the same from the other side of the soul. Saint Augustus share his way as ” love and make what you want”, because true love means also responsability on your known gifts. His prayes sounds :”Lord, give me just what you ask me”.All we need tenderness.

Joanne Liaw
Date: 9/7/2016 10:54:00 PM

Thanks for reading and for your feedback. God bless you.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/6/2016 4:33:00 AM

"Should we stop hoping? Should we stop loving? Should we stop giving? Should we stop caring? Why hope when hoping only disappoints? Why love those who hurt us? What is the point?" - such beauty in these lines and the conclusion is beyond compare:) enjoyed reading you today:) A #7:)

Joanne Liaw
Date: 9/7/2016 10:54:00 PM

Thank you so much for reading and for your uplifting words. Do not lose heart in this race of life. Let's keep our eyes fixed on Christ.

John Fleming

Date: 8/22/2016 7:44:00 AM

A nice sentiment nicely expressed, Joanne. My best regards! :) john

Joanne Liaw
Date: 8/22/2016 6:43:00 PM

Thank you so much for your encouraging compliment! Truly appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed reading the poem.